Grid 2 - review

Grid 2 goes back to basics with its approach to racing, which means no plot, no customisation and a soundtrack that only kicks in on the last lap of championship races, leaving tormented tyre rubber the sole accompaniment. Its races demand drifting: screeching semi-controlled power-slides around corners, with crash damage that affects your car's performance adding to the feeling of danger. From the mist that clings to forest roads, to the way exhaust pipes judder in their fittings, it's a beautiful game to look at, and one that delivers an absorbing sense of speed and competitive glory.